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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.23, 4,562.70 and 1,814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.23, 4,562.70 and 1,814.24 is: 2,503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.23 : 4,562.70 = 1,814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.23/4,562.70 = 1,814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.23x = 4,562.70 × 1,814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.23x = 8,277,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,837.45/3,306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.71

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